DAVID JOHNSON RUMORS

Steelers' David Johnson enjoying move to fullback

PITTSBURGH - When the Pittsburgh Steelers told tight end David Johnson they wanted to move him to fullback full time this season, Johnson told coach Mike Tomlin he'd do whatever is necessary to stay with the team. The way Johnson looked at it, the move cleared up the confusion he felt last season when he would spend all week meeting with the tight ends only to spend most games...
Via AP on Fox  |  2 days ago

Fullback Is Nothing New For David Johnson & His Position Switch Is Not Surprising

The big news from day two of the Pittsburgh Steelers first OTA session of the 2012 season that everyone is buzzing about today seems to be the announcement that David Johnson is no longer considered a tight end now, but a fullback instead. There are even some clamoring that he needs to hurry up and change his number to one in the 40's as well. The truth is that Johnson is no...
Via Steelers Depot  |  8 days ago

Johnson Versus Johnson Training Camp Battle Appears To Be On The Horizon

The Pittsburgh Steelers have completed their first two OTA practices of the 2012 season and quite a good bit of information has come out since the team has reassembled this week in Pittsburgh. The past few days we received confirmation on what we already knew heading into the week and that is that there are two fullbacks on the roster in the form of David Johnson and Will Johnson...
Via Steelers Depot  |  9 days ago

David Johnson is your new Steelers full time Fullback

So it appears that new Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley is putting at least some type of emphasis on the fullback position after all. Many fans were wondering if the team would draft a FB late in the draft last month, or perhaps pick up an undrafted free agent to fill that role. Things became a bit more clear, or perhaps even more clouded depending on how you look at it...
Via SteelerAddicts  |  9 days ago

Johnson, Essex to be Steelers in 2012

Steelers’ veteran offensive lineman Trai Essex announced today via his Twitter account that he will be back with the Steelers  for this upcoming season. Essex played in all 16 games last season and is exactly the type of versatile offensive lineman coveted by offensive line coach Sean Kugler. Essex can play all five positions along the front line. Details of his deal are forthcoming...
Via SteelerAddicts  |  April 12, 2012

Steelers David Johnson Signs RFA Tender

Steelers back up tight end/fullback David Johnson signed his RFA tender according to rotoworld.  Johnson will make $1.26 million this season.  He will now be fighting for playing time with Leonard Pope, Weslye Saunders and Will Johnson.  Johnson has been the teams main fullback in the past few seasons.  Will Johnson may take that role this year.  With the signing of Leonard...
Via Bleed Black & Gold  |  April 12, 2012

Report: David Johnson Has Signed His One Year Restricted Tender Offer

Another Pittsburgh Steelers restricted free agent has reported signed his restricted tender today. According to Howard Balzer of ESPN Radio in St. Louis, tight end David Johnson signed his one-year restricted tender that will earn him $1.26 million this upcoming season. Johnson was one of six restricted free agents tendered prior to the start of free agency. Ramon Foster is the...
Via Steelers Depot  |  April 11, 2012

Pittsburgh Steelers 2012 Free Agents Analysis: FB/TE David Johnson

Onward we continue with our player by player look at the Pittsburgh Steelers 2012 Free Agents as do a complete breakdown of their 2011 season and look ahead to their pending 2012 free agency situation. The post we focus in on restricted free agent fullback/tight end David Johnson. Please check out the links at the bottom to the other free agent player analysis already completed....
Via Steelers Depot  |  January 27, 2012

Steelers TE David Johnson On The Rise

David Johnson is gaining ground in his blocking ability this season. Courtesy Getty images. The past few games, the running game has been slightly more productive.  One could argue that the offensive line is blocking better – you would be wrong.  One could argue that Mendenhall is fighting for more yards – you would be dead wrong.  I believe it to be something else...
Via Nice Pick, Cowher  |  December 12, 2011

Monday Cooler Talk: Who’s to Blame for Steelers Loss vs Ravens

All David Johnson needed to do was catch a pass to extend a clock killing drive.Time to point fingers.  The only problem is, it all seemed to go to **** in the final five minutes.  So who’s to blame?  Let’s start where it went wrong… … [visit site to read more]Monday Cooler Talk: Who’s to Blame for Steelers Loss vs Ravens - Nice Pick, Cowher - Nice...
Via Nice Pick, Cowher  |  November 07, 2011
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